AS 2884.4:1997

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Heavy mineral sand concentrates – Sampling – Determination of precision and bias

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AS	1997-01-05	35

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Categories: 73.060.99 - Other metalliferous minerals, AS

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Description

Sets out methods for checking and adjusting the precision of sampling, checking the precision of sample preparation and testing, and testing for bias in the sampling of heavy mineral sands.

Scope

This Standard sets out methods for checking and adjusting the precision of sampling, checking the precision of sample preparation and testing, and testing for bias in the sampling of heavy mineral sands.
The procedures described in this Standard apply to sampling from both moving streams and stationary situations, and to the subsequent sample preparation.
Experiments to check for precision and bias should be carried out for all sampling programs, whether manual or employing mechanical elements, implemented on a regular basis. Procedures should be repeated whenever significant change in the character of materials being sampled, especially in nominal top size or particle size distribution, has occurred.
When a mechanical installation is commissioned or when principal parts are modified, check experiments for precision and bias should be carried out for the installation as a whole. The material to be used for the bias tests should be the most variable material that is likely to be sampled. Various parameters can be used as measures of the variability of the material.
Where a bias higher than the maximum acceptable bias is detected, checks of individual elements of the system should be made, to determine which part or parts of the installation may require modification.
The preferred method of testing for bias (see Clause 8) is by comparison with 'stopped-belt' sampling and using the critical properties in the operation of the sampling system.
Design criteria of primary samplers for avoiding bias in a mechanical sampling system are given in AS 2884.1 and AS 2884.2. Reference is made to the geometry of cutter opening design and aperture, cutting speeds, measures for prevention of sample change and contamination, and procedures for examination of the performance of mechanical sampling equipment.

Additional information

Published Code	AS
Published By	Australia Standards
Publication Date	1997-01-05
Pages Count	35
Language	English
Edition	1
File Size	204.8 KB
ISBN	0733708749
ICS Codes	73.060.99 - Other metalliferous minerals

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